Who's Who in Hoodoo History: Laura "Lala" Hopkins
“Marie, yo’ da greatest—yo’ help me do my work.” This is the prayer Lala prayed at the beginning of all her conjure work. She was a two-headed conjure woman and an ardent admirer of Marie Laveau. Her devotion to the legendary Voudou Queen illuminated her path as a disciple of the esoteric arts and weaver of spells that drew admirers and foes alike. As a practitioner of Laveau Voudou and Hoodoo, she made enemies with community members by being a conjure woman for hire; at the bequest of some, she would harm others. She was also known for her gris gris charms for love, and money. Lala was dirt poor, eccentric, and always on the outs with the locals. At the same time, she was creative, resilient, and skilled in the conjure arts, making her a formidable adversary. Learn more: Who's Who in Hoodoo History (crossroadsuniversity.com)
